Carrier for beverage and/or food

ABSTRACT

A carrier for food and/or beverages comprising: a foldable sheet comprising a single piece of paper or board with a one or more die cut slots to create holders for beverages. The foldable sheet when in a closed position forming at least two side walls, and a bottom where the die cut slots are located.

RELATED PATENTS

The patent application is based on provisional patent application60/904,810 filed Mar. 5, 2007.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a carrier for beverage and/or foodwhich is made from a single sheet of material.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In 2006, over 200 million Americans attended arena and stadium eventsfrom concerts and theatrical productions, to professional and collegesports. When persons attending these games go to the concession stand tobuy food and beverage they are provided with a usually cardboardstructure having a bottom, with no sides and no top and holes forreceiving beverages.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,399,939 relates to a paperboard for containing, holdingand carrying a plurality of caramel or candy coated apples. The cartoncomprises an integral carton flat consisting of a bottom panel havingtwo U-shaped slits near its ends which form tabs directed toward itsends, side panels integral with the side edges of the bottom panelfolded upward, outward and then progressively inward to form the sidesand top of the carton. Corner flaps are integral with the lower portionof the side panels folded inward. End panels are integral with the endsof the bottom panel folded up and over the corner flaps and interlockedinto the tabs in the bottom panel. Handle panels are integral with theupper edges of the side panels having hand holes therein, andsandwiching therebetween the free ends of the sticks in the apples forholding them in place.

U.S. Pat. No. 2,513,762 relates to a device for carrying cups and icecream cones. There is supplied a rectangular base portion with spacedapertures formed therein. Parallel longitudinal creases are formed inthe blank defining sides. Handle portions are formed integral with theguides and apertures.

U.S. Pat. No. 1,981,647 relates to a bottle carrier consisting of asingle sheet scored to provide a bottom and a pair of opposed sidewalls. The side walls having hand receiving openings in their upperends. A retaining band encircles the walls.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,273,273 relates to a hand carrier for cans or bottles.The hand carrier is constructed that it grips the circumferentialprojections of the cans or bottles.

U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,127,519 and 5,267,644 relates to a tuckable carrierincluding a one-piece paper or plastic board having a plurality ofcontainer holes formed in a central base plate portion, a pair ofside-wing plate portions protruding sidewardly from the base plate. Apair of handle portions is formed on the two side-wing plate portions.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,394,265 relates to a foldable corner means forsimultaneously carrying central container and side container. Thefoldable corner includes a main corner having at least a bottom holeformed in a base plate for engaging and holding a central container, andhaving at least a lug formed on a side wall of the carrier, and at leasta side container having a slot formed therein engageable with the lug ofthe main corner for hanging the side container on the side wall of themain corner, simultaneously conveniently carrying a central containerwhich may be filled with beverage and carrying a side container whichmay be filled with popcorn.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,298,992 relates to a foldable carrying device whichincludes a base member having a bottom hole for inserting a foodcontainer, and two handle members formed on opposite ends of the basemembers and interlockable for portable use. Each handle member has afastener directly cut out from the handle member, whereby uponinterlocking of the two handle members allows the fastener to fasten abeverage cup which is loaded on the food container. The beverage cup isstacked on the food container.

U.S. Pat. Nos. 1,448,866 and 1,140,540 relate to carriers for ice creamcones. A blank comprising a rectangular intermediate, oppositelydisposed side members, and additional side extensions secured togetherby a fabric hinged joint construction. The intermediate portion has aseries of circular openings.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,183,027 relates to a foldable fast food carrying devicehaving a paperboard having a front and rear wall upwardly folded from abottom wall. At least a side cover is secured to a side portion of thedevice. A circular hole is cut out in the bottom wall for loading a cup.A partition member is bent upwardly from an edge portion of the circularhole to serve as a partition between the soft drink and food. Severalbottom locations are provided on or in the bottom wall for storing foodwhich is shielded by the side cover. A pair of handle members protrudesfrom the front and rear walls. The two handle members are interlocked.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,957,276 relates to a paperboard blank storable in a flatcondition ready for folding into a dual configuration food and beveragecarrier. The blank is folded into an upright box with upward extendinghandle panels and end walls with the handle panels extending from a boxbase around the side walls and meeting over the box as a handle oralternatively into an inverted box with downwardly extending side andend walls with handle panels extending from the base upward and awayfrom the side walls. When the handle panels are folded toward and aroundthe base side walls, the carrier encloses food stuff and can carry oneor two cups placed through openings in the base.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,743,389 relates to a reversible food and beveragecarrier. Flat paper stock blank is disposed for assembly by folding itinto an upright box with upward extending side walls and end walls withhandle panels extending from the box base around the side walls andmeeting over the box as a handle. Alternatively an inverted box withdownwardly extending side and end walls with handle panels extendingfrom the base upward and away from the side walls. The handle panels arefolded toward and around the base side walls. One or more holes areprovided in the base section for receiving cups and cones. Hingedsectors are provided at the hole parameter to cover the hole.

U.S. Patent Publication No. 2005/0211578 relates to a carrier for one ormore cups. The cup carrier includes a one piece blank which can befolded to form a base with one or more openings for receiving a cup,that suspends the cup in an upright position when the carrier issupported by a handle structure positioned above the cups so that theforce of gravity will maintain the cup or cups in an upright suspendedposition.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,802,802 relates to a carrier for beverages formed of asheet material such as plastic or paperboard which includes a bottompanel attached to side panels, a pair of opposed end panels connected tothe bottom and side panels and a central handle formed of two halvesfolded together. The handle is pivotal. The top panels are providedthrough a plurality of openings.

U.S. Pat. No. 7,097,034 relates to a carrier that can cool or heat cans,bottles or other containers.

U.S. Pat. No. 7,267,224 relates to a carrier having a folded panelcentral vertical support structure with a handle and a pair of trays orreceptacles attached to the central support structure. Dividers separateeach receptacle into three compartments.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a carrier which provides a vehicle forplacing advertisements to reach consumers during recreational events,with a design that allows for a logo and messaging to be printeddirectly on the message carrier.

It is an object of the present invention for the device to carrymultiple beverage containers. It is an object of the present inventionfor the device to hold liquid filled cups. It is an object of thepresent invention for the device to provide significant advertisementdisplay area designed and positioned to provide enhanced visibility. Itis an object of the present invention to provide a device that providesa vertical area for advertisement space while simultaneously carrying orholding beverage containers and/or food. It is an object of the presentinvention for the device to provide a completely flat vertical areahaving no creases.

It is an object of the present invention for the display area to beplaced on the side walls of the device which provides a substantialvertical visible area. It is an object of the present invention to thecarrier to provide heightened visibility to all persons proximate to thecarrier.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a carrier thatincrease the revenue stream for sports franchises, universities andstadium authorities. It is an object of the present for the device toprovide an additional forum for selling advertisement and brandingspace.

It is an object of the present invention for the carrier to comprise afoldable single piece of paper or board with a series of die cut slotsto create holders for the beverages. It is an object of the presentinvention for the carrier to comprise corrugated cardboard (b-flute). Itis an object of the present invention for the single piece of paper orboard to form a bottom panel and two side panels. It is an object of thepresent invention for the single piece of paper or board to have twocreases or scores which create a bottom panel and two side panels. It isan object of the present invention for the single piece of paper orboard to have scores or creases which form the bottom panel and two sidepanels. It is an object of the present invention for the paper or boardto be strong enough to hold food and beverages for transportation. It isan object of the present invention for the die cut slots to be largeenough so that a cup or container can fit partially within the slot, butthat the top part of the container be restrained from falling out of theslot. It is an object of the present invention for the die cut slots toengage and hold the beverage containers. It is an object of the presentinvention for the side walls to be flat so as to produce a large surfacearea for advertising. It is an object of the present invention foradvertising to be placed on both side walls.

It is an object of the present invention for the carrier to protect thecontents of the food and beverages stored in the carrier. It is anobject of the present invention for the carrier to only have two sidewalls and a bottom wall to allow a user to remove beverages and foodfrom openings on the other sides of having no walls.

It is an object of the present invention for the carrier to furthercomprise a hand grip. It is an object of the present invention for thehand grip to be formed from die cut slots. It is an object of thepresent invention to have either a single slot for a single beverage ormultiple slots for multiple beverages. It is an object of the presentinvention for the carrier to have two side walls. It is an object of thepresent invention for the handle to be formed by die cutting an openingon one side wall and a foldable tab with corresponding opening on theother side wall.

It is an object of the present invention for the carrier to be made bybringing the side walls together, and then inserting the tab through theopposite opening and up through the outside of the opposing side wall.

It is an object of the present invention for the carrier to be die cutfrom any suitable foldable sturdy material. It is an object of thepresent invention for the carrier to be stored in a flat stacked state.It is an object of the present invention for the carrier to be made ofsheets of plastic or other materials that are printable.

It is an object of the present invention for the carrier to comprise afood tray. It is an object of the present invention for the food tray tohave horizontal perforations. It is an object of the present inventionfor the food tray to have vertical perforations. It is an object of thepresent invention for the food tray to be placed between the die cutslots for the beverage containers. It is an object of the presentinvention for the food tray to be placed adjacent the die cut slots forthe beverage containers.

It is an object of the present invention for the side walls to provideprotection to the user from the beverages splashing the user.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an open side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an open side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an open side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is an open side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is an open side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 20 is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 21 is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 22 is an open side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 23 is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 24 is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 25 is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 26 is an open side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 27 is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 28 is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 29 is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 30 is an open side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 31 is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 32 is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 33 is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 34 is an open side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 35 is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 36 is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 37 is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 38 is an open side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 39 is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 40 is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 41 is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 42 is an open side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 43 is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 44 is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 45 is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 46 is an open side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 47 is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 48 is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 49 is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 50 is an open side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 51 is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 52 is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 53 is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 54 is an open side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 55 is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 56 is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 57 is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 58 is an open side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 59 is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 60 is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 61 shows a side view of a locking device of the present invention.

FIG. 62 shows a side view of a locking device of the present invention.

FIG. 63 shows a top view of a locking device of the present invention.

FIG. 64 shows a top view of a locking device of the present invention.

FIG. 65 is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 66 is an open side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 67 is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 68 is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 69 shows a side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 70 shows a top view of an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

FIG. 1 shows a top view of the device of the present invention. FIG. 1shows the device 10 having two openings 12 and 14 for carryingbeverages. FIG. 2 shows the device 10 in the open side view position.The device 10 has side walls 16 and 18 and a flap 20. The device 10 isholding a beverage container 22. FIG. 3 shows a front view of the device10 showing side wall 18 and flap 20. The device is holding beveragecontainers 22 and 24. Advertising 26 can be placed on side wall 18. FIG.4 shows the device 10 in the holding side view position. FIG. 4 showsthe device 10 having 2 side walls 16 and 18, flap 20 and a beveragecontainer 22.

FIG. 5 shows a top view of the device 30 of the present invention. FIG.5 shows the device 30 having three openings 32, 34 and 36 for carryingbeverages. FIG. 6 shows the device 30 in the open side view position.The device 30 has side walls 38 and 40 and a flap 42. The device 30 isholding a beverage container 44. FIG. 7 shows a front view of the device30 showing side wall 38 and flap 42. The device is holding beveragecontainers 44, 46 and 48. Advertising 50 can be placed on side wall 38.FIG. 8 shows the device 30 in the holding side view position. FIG. 8shows the device 30 having 2 side walls 38 and 40, flap 42 and abeverage container 44.

FIG. 9 shows a top view of the device 50 of the present invention. FIG.9 shows the device 50 having four openings 52, 54, 56 and 58 forcarrying beverages. FIG. 10 shows the device 50 in the open side viewposition. The device 50 has side walls 60 and 62 and a flap 64. Thedevice 50 is holding a beverage container 66. FIG. 11 shows a front viewof the device 50 showing side wall 62 and flap 64. The device is holdingbeverage containers 66, 68, 70 and 72. Advertising 74 can be placed onside wall 62. FIG. 12 shows the device 50 in the holding side viewposition. FIG. 12 shows the device 50 having 2 side walls 60 and 62,flap 64 and a beverage container 66.

FIG. 13 shows a top view of the device 80 of the present invention. FIG.13 shows the device 80 having four openings 82, 84, 86 and 88 forcarrying beverages. FIG. 14 shows the device 80 in the open side viewposition. The device 80 has side walls 90 and 92 and a flap 94. Thedevice 80 is holding beverage containers 96 and 98. FIG. 15 shows afront view of the device 80 showing side wall 92 and flap 94. The deviceis holding beverage containers 96 and 98. Advertising 100 can be placedon side wall 92. FIG. 16 shows the device 80 in the holding side viewposition. FIG. 16 shows the device 80 having 2 side walls 90 and 92,flap 94 and beverage containers 96 and 98.

FIG. 17 shows a top view of the device 102 of the present invention.FIG. 17 shows the device 102 having two openings 104, and 106 forcarrying beverages. FIG. 18 shows the device 102 in the open side viewposition. The device 102 has side walls 108 and 110 and a flap 112. Thedevice 102 is holding beverage containers 114 and 116. FIG. 19 shows afront view of the device 102 showing side wall 110 and flap 112. Thedevice is holding beverage containers 114 and 116. Advertising 118 canbe placed on side wall 110. FIG. 20 shows the device 102 in the holdingside view position. FIG. 20 shows the device 102 having 2 side walls 108and 110, flap 112 and beverage container 114.

FIG. 21 shows a top view of the device 120 of the present invention.FIG. 21 shows the device 120 having three openings 122, 124 and 126 forcarrying beverages. FIG. 22 shows the device 120 in the open side viewposition. The device 120 has side walls 128 and 130 and a flap 132. Thedevice 120 is holding beverage container 134. FIG. 23 shows a front viewof the device 120 showing side wall 130 and flap 132. The device isholding beverage containers 134, 136 and 138. Advertising 140 can beplaced on side wall 130. FIG. 24 shows the device 120 in the holdingside view position. FIG. 24 shows the device 120 having 2 side walls 128and 130, flap 132 and beverage container 134.

FIG. 25 shows a top view of the device 150 of the present invention.FIG. 25 shows the device 150 having four openings 152, 154, 156 and 158for carrying beverages. FIG. 26 shows the device 150 in the open sideview position. The device 150 has side walls 160 and 162 and a flap 164.The device 150 is holding beverage container 168. FIG. 27 shows a frontview of the device 150 showing side wall 162 and flap 164. The device isholding beverage containers 168, 170, 172 and 174. Advertising 176 canbe placed on side wall 162. FIG. 28 shows the device 150 in the holdingside view position. FIG. 28 shows the device 150 having 2 side walls 160and 162, flap 164 and beverage container 168.

FIG. 29 shows a top view of the device 180 of the present invention.FIG. 29 shows the device 180 having four openings 182, 184, 186 and 188for carrying beverages. FIG. 30 shows the device 180 in the open sideview position. The device 180 has side walls 190 and 192 and a flap 194.The device 180 is holding beverage containers 196 and 198. FIG. 31 showsa front view of the device 180 showing side wall 192 and flap 194. Thedevice is holding beverage containers 196, and 198. Advertising 200 canbe placed on side wall 192. FIG. 32 shows the device 180 in the holdingside view position. FIG. 32 shows the device 180 having 2 side walls 190and 192, flap 194 and beverage containers 196 and 198.

FIG. 33 shows a top view of the device 210 of the present invention.FIG. 33 shows the device 210 having two openings 212 and 214 forcarrying beverages. The device further has a food tray 216 havinghorizontal perforation 218. FIG. 34 shows the device 210 in the openside view position. The device 210 has side walls 220 and 222 and a flap224. The device 210 is holding beverage container 226. FIG. 35 shows afront view of the device 210 showing side wall 222 and flap 224. Thedevice is holding beverage containers 226, and 228. Advertising 230 canbe placed on side wall 222. Food tray 216 is also shown. FIG. 36 showsthe device 210 in the holding side view position. FIG. 36 shows thedevice 210 having 2 side walls 220 and 222, flap 224 and beveragecontainer 226.

FIG. 37 shows a top view of the device 240 of the present invention.FIG. 37 shows the device 240 having two openings 242 and 244 forcarrying beverages. The device further has a food tray 246 havinghorizontal perforation 248. FIG. 38 shows the device 240 in the openside view position. The device 240 has side walls 250 and 252 and a flap254. The device 240 is holding beverage container 256. FIG. 39 shows afront view of the device 240 showing side wall 252 and flap 254. Thedevice is holding beverage containers 256, and 258. Advertising 260 canbe placed on side wall 252. Food tray 246 is also shown. FIG. 40 showsthe device 240 in the holding side view position. FIG. 40 shows thedevice 240 having 2 side walls 250 and 252, flap 254 and beveragecontainer 256.

FIG. 41 shows a top view of the device 270 of the present invention.FIG. 41 shows the device 270 having three openings 272, 274 and 276 forcarrying beverages. The device further has a food tray 278. FIG. 42shows the device 270 in the open side view position. The device 270 hasside walls 280 and 282 and a flap 284. The device 270 is holdingbeverage containers 286 and 288. FIG. 43 shows a front view of thedevice 270 showing side wall 282 and flap 284. The device is holdingbeverage containers 286, and 288. Advertising 290 can be placed on sidewall 282. Food tray 278 is also shown. FIG. 44 shows the device 270 inthe holding side view position. FIG. 44 shows the device 270 having 2side walls 280 and 282, flap 284 beverage containers 286 and 288 andfood tray 278.

FIG. 45 shows a top view of the device 300 of the present invention.FIG. 45 shows the device 300 having three openings 302, 304 and 306 forcarrying beverages. The device further has a food tray 308. FIG. 46shows the device 300 in the open side view position. The device 300 hasside walls 310 and 312 and a flap 314. The device 300 is holdingbeverage containers 316 and 318. FIG. 47 shows a front view of thedevice 300 showing side wall 312 and flap 314. The device is holdingbeverage containers 316, and 318. Advertising 320 can be placed on sidewall 312. Food tray 308 is also shown. FIG. 48 shows the device 300 inthe holding side view position. FIG. 48 shows the device 300 having 2side walls 310 and 312, flap 314 beverage containers 316 and 318 andfood tray 308.

FIG. 49 shows a top view of the device 330 of the present invention.FIG. 49 shows the device 330 having two openings 332 and 334 forcarrying beverages. The device further has a food tray 336 with ahorizontal perforation 338. FIG. 50 shows the device 330 in the openside view position. The device 330 has side walls 340 and 342 and a flap344. The device 330 is holding beverage container 346. FIG. 51 shows afront view of the device 330 showing side wall 342 and flap 344. Thedevice is holding beverage containers 346, and 348. Advertising 350 canbe placed on side wall 342. Food tray 336 is also shown. FIG. 52 showsthe device 330 in the holding side view position. FIG. 52 shows thedevice 330 having 2 side walls 340 and 342, flap 344 beverage containers346 and 348 and food tray 336.

FIG. 53 shows a top view of the device 360 of the present invention.FIG. 53 shows the device 360 having four openings 362, 364, 366, and 368for carrying beverages. The device further has a food tray 370 with avertical perforation 372. FIG. 54 shows the device 360 in the open sideview position. The device 360 has side walls 374 and 376 and a flap 378.The device 360 is holding beverage containers 380 and 382. FIG. 55 showsa front view of the device 360 showing side wall 376 and flap 378. Thedevice is holding beverage containers 380, and 382. Advertising 384 canbe placed on side wall 376. Food tray 370 is also shown. FIG. 56 showsthe device 360 in the holding side view position. FIG. 56 shows thedevice 360 having 2 side walls 374 and 376, flap 378, beveragecontainers 380 and 382, and food tray 370.

FIG. 57 shows a top view of the device 390 of the present invention.FIG. 57 shows the device 390 having four openings 392, 394, 396, and 398for carrying beverages. The device further has a food tray 400 with avertical perforation 402. FIG. 58 shows the device 390 in the open sideview position. The device 390 has side walls 404 and 406 and a flap 408.The device 390 is holding beverage containers 410 and 412. FIG. 59 showsa front view of the device 390 showing side wall 406 and flap 408. Thedevice is holding beverage containers 410, and 412. Advertising 414 canbe placed on side wall 406. Food tray 400 is also shown. FIG. 60 showsthe device 390 in the holding side view position. FIG. 60 shows thedevice 390 having 2 side walls 404 and 406, flap 408, beveragecontainers 410 and 412, and food tray 400.

FIG. 61 shows a side view of a locking device 500 in the open positionhaving flap 502. FIG. 62 shows a side view of a locking device 500 inthe closed position having flap 502. FIG. 63 shows a top view of alocking device 500 in the open position having flap 502. FIG. 64 shows atop view of a locking device 500 in the closed position having flap 502.

FIG. 65 shows a top view of the device 420 of the present invention.FIG. 65 shows the device 420 having four openings 422, 424, 426, and 428for carrying beverages. The device further has a food tray 430 having across perforation 431. FIG. 66 shows the device 420 in the open sideview position. The device 420 has side walls 432 and 434 and a flap 436.The device 420 is holding beverage container 438. FIG. 67 shows a frontview of the device 420 showing side wall 434 and flap 436. The device isholding beverage containers 438, and 440. Advertising 442 can be placedon side wall 434. Food tray 430 is also shown. FIG. 68 shows the device420 in the holding side view position. FIG. 68 shows the device 420having 2 side walls 432 and 434, flap 436, beverage container 438 andfood tray 430.

FIG. 69 shows a side view of a device 450 having side walls 452 and 454and a bottom 456. FIG. 70 shows the device 450 in its full openposition. The device 450 has four openings 458, 460, 462 and 464 in thebottom 456. Each of the side walls 452 and 454 have a flap 466 and 468respectively.

1. A carrier for food and/or beverages comprising: a foldable sheetcomprising a single piece of paper or board with a one or more die cutslots to create holders for beverages; said foldable sheet when in aclosed position forming at least two side walls, and a bottom where saiddie cut slots are located.
 2. The carrier of claim 1 wherein said sheetcomprises corrugated cardboard (b-flute).
 3. The carrier of claim 1further comprising a hand grip.
 4. The carrier of claim 3 wherein saidhand grip is formed from die cut slots.
 5. The carrier of claim 1wherein said hand grip is formed by die cutting an opening on one sidewall and a foldable tab with corresponding opening on a second sidewall.
 6. The carrier of claim 1 wherein said carrier is made by bringingsaid side walls together, and then inserting a tab on one of said sidewalls through an opposite opening and up through outside of saidopposing side wall.
 7. The carrier of claim 1 wherein said carrier isstored in a flat stacked state.
 8. The carrier of claim 1 wherein saidcarrier is made of a material that is printed on.
 9. The carrier ofclaim 1 wherein said carrier is made of at least one sheet of plastic.10. The carrier of claim 1 wherein at least one of said side walls is avehicle for placing advertisements
 11. The carrier of claim 1 whereinsaid side wall allows for a logo and messaging to be printed directly onsaid carrier.
 12. The carrier of claim 1 wherein said carrier holdsliquid filled cups.
 13. The carrier of claim 1 wherein said carrierprovides a vertical area for advertisement space while simultaneouslycarrying or holding beverage containers and/or food.
 14. The carrier ofclaim 1 further comprising a food tray.
 15. The carrier of claim 14wherein said food tray has a horizontal perforation.
 16. The carrier ofclaim 14 wherein said food tray has a vertical perforation.
 17. Thecarrier of claim 1 wherein said die cut slots are all in one row. 18.The carrier of claim 1 wherein said die cut slots are in two rows. 19.The carrier of claim 14 wherein said food tray is between said die cutslots.
 20. The carrier of claim 14 wherein said food tray is locatedadjacent said die cut slots.